Genre Chameleon Marvin Caleb :Interview

Marvin Caleb not only knows how to carry a tune but how to beatbox and make beats. His unique blend of R&B and Reggae come from a personal journey. From being arrested and facing judgment he has put it all into his music. His music is full of passion and it's clear that for him music is life. When he's not singing in the shower he's putting in the work so he can one day open up for Drake on tour.

Who inspired you to make music?

I always looked up to Bob Marley and James Brown

How would you describe the music that you typically create?

Versatile, cause I mixing up my afro Caribbean drums style with R&b, Reggae or Jazz sonority

What is your creative process like?

It depends, cause I love to let the music guide me. So I usually, start by some drums but I also write without music sometimes

Who would you most like to collaborate with?

Alongside Damian Marley

What is one message you would give to your fans?

Be yourself, no matter what.

What would you be doing right now, if it wasn’t for your music career?

I'll be an architect

Where have you performed? What are your favorite and least favorite venues? 

I performed at a couple of parties in 2019 so far, my favorite venue was at Mural because of the circumstances. It was raining so much that they had to cancel the stage performance, but It didn't stop us, all the tech crew helped us, and created a cover spot on the VIP section, so we could perform that night, it was Just insane. My least favorite one was actually my first scene in MTL back 2015, it was a college party everything went fine until the mic stopped, I was so into it that when I realized, I just kept going, seeing the faces change I just dropped the mic and left.

How do you feel the Internet has impacted the music business?

A lot, it changes everything that we knew, the amounts of music, and musicians, Also how we consume the music.

What is your favorite song to perform?

My favorite song to perform is Pimper’s Paradise by Bob Marley.

Which famous musicians do you admire?

I admire Nina Simone .

What is the best advice you’ve been given?

Don't expect too much from people.

If you could change anything about the industry, what would it be?

I would change the fact that they judge you based on numbers and not your potential.

What’s next for you?

My New single On June 20 and I'm preparing something bigger for the end of the year.